Just bought my first tank!!

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[Reefer of Oz]

Yo yo Matt, welcome!
You have found a great resource here at R2R. There is a vast amount of experience and knowledge at your finger tips. Keep asking questions, try to be as specific as possible. Search the forums for conversions already on the boards here. As a first time reefer myself, I have found many suitable threads to answer inquiries that I would have made to the group.
Start slow and pace yourself. Be patient and don’t make any drastic, sudden changes without being confident in the action. Always remember that this hobby centers around animal husbandry. Great to have you here!

 

[G Santana]

Welcome to R2R

 

[vetteguy53081]

Welcome to the R2R community and we’re glad you joined us !!

 

[JumboShrimp]

Happy water = Happy fish & corals

 

[Sebastiancrab]

Welcome Matt! Suggestions from another newbie as of this year: Bulk Reef Supply's tons of videos, @Ron Reefman articles here, and books. Go slow above all, double check what you do (I overdosed medicine already and luckily no casualties) and ask questions. Lots of fun and friends here!

 

[KingTideCorals]

Welcome to the party Matt!

Come check out my new channel I made on YouTube, may have some helpful tips and nuggets of knowledge for you!

 

[mijan]

Welcome to Reef2Reef

 

[RM24]

Hello fellow Arizonan. I'm in the far nw valley. Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[BeltedCoyote]

Welcome to R2R!!

 

[WIReefer]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[PTXReef]

I really enjoyed doing the coral research to make a list of corals/critters I could keep to make sure they were compatible and interesting! I recommend browsing through all the different types of corals that are available in the hobby. I found Tidal garden and BRS videos to be very helpful. You can also look at some of the larger online vendor websites to familiarize yourself with the different kinds.

At the end of the day patience and research will be your best friend, saving lots of time, money, and headache! And always ask questions as many more experienced reefers are happy to give their input!

Lastly highly recommend starting a build thread so we can indulge in your soon to be awesome system! Best of luck.

Welcome to R2R and happy reefing!

 

[jeffrey750750]

congratulations on the new tank, lots of fun ahead. You joined the right site.

 

[Biglew11]

Welcome to r2r.
Read, read, and then read some more. And don't be afraid to ask questions. Bulkreefsupply, and marine depote have great videos that will also help you out.

 

[fishguy242]

hi welcome to the reef going to love it here!!
lots of fun/info/fun/help/fun....

 

[SPR1968]

Hi Matt, Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Steph1]

From one newbie to onother elcome Matt. from Australia

I am into my first marine tank and it is 7 or 8 weeks old with livestock in it (Not including cycling)
I think Hydrored summed it up with "take it slow" (best advice that could be given! Could you start a build thread in "members Tanks'? Good way of getting advice from people and it helps others
My first 6 weeks were a roller coaster but I think I am somewhat under control now.....touch wood

 

[RobB'z Reef]

Hey everyone! My name is Matt out of Chandler, AZ. On of my good friends showed me his tank and got my feet wet about a year ago. Now, I have finally been able to purchase my first tank! I just purchased a 35.1 Marine Waterbox. Can't wait for this baby to come in! Any type of first timer advice would be much appreciated. Can't wait to dive in!

Welcome! If you're new plan for problems! This isn't an easy hobby. Read a lot and drive deep. Super smart people here that can help you! Enjoy but know that things take time with this hobby.

 

[FlexingFishSticks]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Fezbearer]